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Jon Cooper’s career is one of the most remarkable coaching success stories in hockey. Unlike many NHL coaches who climbed the ranks as...

For defensemen, getting the puck to the net is a crucial skill, but too often, blue-liners focus on power over effectiveness. The common...

Ice hockey is more than just a sport; it's a community. For many young players, the experience extends beyond the rink, fostering...

Having a team authority figure who drinks (excessively or otherwise) on the team bus and at games puts the entire organization in a...

Success in hockey, as in life, is never a guarantee of job security. I learned this the hard way.

Every hockey coach will, at some point, run into a goaltender who seems unbeatable. A hot goalie in a playoff series can be the single...

As a hockey coach, your core values define who you are, what you stand for, and how you lead your team. They influence every decision you...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Execution: Initial Pass & Neutral Zone Movement: 1....

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all blue lines. Drill Description: Player O1 skates backwards towards...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Execution: Both sides start at the same time. X1...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Opposite lines go at the same time and mirror each other (...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all blue lines. Drill Description: O1 steps out toward the middle and...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Description: On the whistle, O1  accelerates with...

Tic-tac-toe face-off goals are rare, even with the man advantage. Of course it certainly helps to have talent like Kevin Hancock ...

One of the most debated topics in hockey circles is whether "parent cuts" are real. Players and parents often wonder if a player's skill...

1. NCAA Eligibility Change The NCAA Division I Council has ruled that Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players are now eligible for NCAA...

Technology is ingrained in our daily lives, and for young athletes, cell phones are an ever-present part of their world. Whether for...

For many young hockey players, the idea of “trusting the process” is difficult to grasp.

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Breaking into the world of junior hockey coaching can be challenging, but with the right approach, qualifications, and understanding of...